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30 Best Gifts for Neighbors That They'll Actually Use

Show your appreciation for them, whether you've known them for years or they just moved in.

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Whether you're besties with your neighbors or just know them from a distance, it's good to keep things friendly. You might need them to feed your cat for the weekend or water your plants when you're on a long vacation. That's why we've rounded up these best gifts for neighbors to keep you on good terms with the exciting family on your block, the hip couple next door or the #ForeverSingle neighborhood friend who lives around the corner.

You can say "welcome," "thank you" or "happy holidays" with each of these gifts. If you're browsing for a gift on Amazon with two-day shipping or looking for a last-minute secret Santa present for your annual neighborhood Christmas party, these presents are great for occasions of all kinds. You can take the traditional route with cute kitchenware, find a nice present for your neighbor who works from home or even pick out something personalized to make them feel extra special.

No matter what you choose, most of these gift ideas are reasonably priced, so tack on a gift under $5 if you want. Whether you deliver these gifts personally or just drop them at your neighbor's door, always include a card with a cute message and ribbon.

1
A Good Going Away Gift for Neighbors

Uncommon Goods Ode to Home State Dish Towel

Ode to Home State Dish Towel
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If your neighbor is big on state pride, they'll love this towel by Uncommon Goods. Each side represents what they love most about their home (one is captured through colorful illustrations, the other with poetry).

2
Practical Gift for Neighbors

Williams Sonoma Winter Forest Kitchen Essentials

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Winter Forest Kitchen Essentials
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Take a trip to the Christmas tree farm with these kitchen essentials by Williams Sonoma. With this pine-scented hand soap, countertop spray and dish soap, they'll get the warm fuzzies of picking out a holiday tree every time they step into the kitchen.

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3
A No-Fail Birthday Gift for Your Neighbor

CopperFoxCompany Personalized Address Cutting Board

Personalized Address Cutting Board
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You may not know a lot about them just yet, but you do know one very important detail: where they live. Add their address and move-in date to this walnut, cherry, mahogany or bamboo cutting board as a sweet welcome to the neighborhood.

4
A Totally Unique Gift

UncommonGoods Bread Warming Blanket

Bread Warming Blanket
Credit: Uncommon Goods

This bread blanket will even make store-bought rolls have a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste when they wrap them in this heated pouch. To keep everything nice and toasty for the entire meal, stick the removable pack in the microwave right before guests arrive and then keep it closed until it's time to break bread.

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5
Add A Lovely Home Scent

Uncommon Goods Terrarium Candle

Terrarium Candle
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Even if your neighbor doesn't have a green thumb, they'll have no problem keeping this soy bloom alive. While it may burn all the way down eventually, this lovely candle has a pink poppy that smells like jasmine or sweet tea. It also comes in a cactus trio that has a holiday-themed vanilla and pine scent.

6
Best Gift Basket for Neighbors

Harry & David "So Very Thankful" Gift Basket

"So Very Thankful" Gift Basket

Everyone loves a good gift basket, and this one is the best of the best. Cookies, pretzels, crackers and other goodies come neatly packaged in a box that says how grateful you are for your neighbors.

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A Festive Plate

Mark & Graham Plaid Ceramic Catchall

Plaid Ceramic Catchall
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Credit: Mark & Graham

Nothing screams holiday season more than plaid. This catchall, available in blue (shown here) or green plaid, can even be customized with an initial for an additional $12.50.

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A Semi-Homemade Holiday Gift for Neighbors

TheSpottedZebras Oven Mitt Gift

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Oven Mitt Gift
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These cheerful oven mitts can be left as-is or filled with a packet of cookie dough and cutters for a festive holiday surprise. Include a batch of homemade cookies if you can fit it into your busy schedule.

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Unique Last-Minute DIY Gift

MulberryStPaperGoods Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Tags

Christmas Stovetop Potpourri Tags

Make your own spicy and sweet potpourri blend that your neighbors can brew on their stove top to put everyone in a good holiday mood. These cute printable tags add a personal touch!

10
A Great Food Gift for Their Family

Amish Country Popcorn Popcorn Kernel Variety Set

Popcorn Kernel Variety Set
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This gift box come with six different colors of popcorn kernels plus buttersalt that they can mix in to give them a true movie theater experience.

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Personalized Gift for Neighbors Turned Friends

HustlerDesignz Personalized Neighbor Ornament

Personalized Neighbor Ornament
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Sure, distance makes the heart grow fonder, but not when it comes to you two. Capture your closeness with this heartfelt ornament, etched with your last names.

12
An Easy Way to Spread Christmas Cheer

Holtfamilycompany Holiday Cocoa Bombs

Holiday Cocoa Bombs
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Spread holiday cheer with this yummy box of cocoa bombs. You'll get six treats, outfitted with adorable holiday themes, that can be delivered right to their door and are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.

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13
New Neighbors Gift

CEDAR CRATE MARKET "Hello Neighbor" Candle

"Hello Neighbor" Candle
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This simple candle is a great way to say "hello" to your new neighbors. Made of soy wax and scented with vanilla, sandalwood and amber, it'll bring a relaxing scent to their new home and welcome them to the neighborhood in the process.

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If They've Just Moved In

The Sill Money Tree Plant

Money Tree Plant
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Credit: The Sill

Not only is the money tree a beautiful addition to any home style, it's also been found to bring luck and good fortune to its owners. They're super easy to care for, and you can choose from a black or mint planter.

RELATED: 60 Unique Housewarming Gifts That They'll Put to Good Use

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15
A Small Token of Your Appreciation

Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm Raw Honey

Raw Honey
Credit: Zach & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm

This unfiltered raw honey is great if they're environmentally conscious, or if you just enjoy really good honey in your tea. Full of healthy minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids, this sweetener is as healthy as it is indulgent.

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Cute Gift Under $15

SeeleneLaMoon Rooster Planter

Rooster Planter
Credit: SeeleneLaMoon

If your neighbor is a succulent fanatic, or just likes plants that will survive if they forget to water them, this adorable rooster planter will make a great kitchen decoration. Cute and compact at just 4 inches, it'll fit nicely into small spaces.

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A Gift You Can Both Enjoy

Allison DeVane Instant Tea Latte Kit

Instant Tea Latte Kit
Credit: Uncommon Goods

This colorful latte kit would be perfect for an avid tea drinker. Presentation is everything and by simply popping one of these cubes into hot water, your neighbor will have coffee shop-worthy designs. They can use this kit to host a tea tasting or just enjoy their morning cup at home.

RELATED: 38 Gifts for Tea Lovers to Add a Moment of Calm to Their Day

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Best Neighbors Gift Under $20

QuinnsHomemadeCrafts "Best Neighbor Ever" Ornament

"Best Neighbor Ever" Ornament
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This ornament is the perfect way to decorate their Christmas tree and bring camaraderie to the neighborhood. Glittery and holiday themed, what better way to tell your neighbor that they're the best?

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Best Gift for Neighbors on Amazon

The Sinclair Company Personalized Wooden Spoon

Personalized Wooden Spoon
Credit: The Sinclair Company

If your neighbor is always in the kitchen, they'll absolutely love this personalized wooden spoon. Engraved with their first name, it'll make any cook feel at home.

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A Good Food Gift for Any Occasion

Infused Olive Oil

Infused Olive Oil
Credit: Williams Sonoma

Olive oil is an essential for any home chef, so why not give them a sampler of different infusions? This gift set includes garlic, Meyer lemon and basil-infused olive oil to add a subtle difference to each meal they cook.

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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more. 

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Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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